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Michelle Monaghan in Two-Piece Does an Ice Bath For Three Minutes

"This girl wants to keep the freeze going!"

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Michelle Monoghan is taking the cold plunge – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the actress slips into a two-piece and takes an ice bath while vacationing in Thailand. “I did it! I did it! 🤙 I know I’m late to that #icebath party but now this girl needs one!! I managed three minutes today and I’m already obsessed. 🤩 So tell me, who’s got one at home and what brand is the best!?! This girl wants to keep the freeze going! 🧊,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Fueling Up with Food

Michelle fuels up with healthy foods. "I've never been on a diet," she added. "I don't think they make sense. Ultimately, it's eating sensibly...but if I'm at a restaurant, all bets are off!" she said. "Breakfast is my fuel for the day. It might be a bowl of goat's-milk yogurt with granola, berries, and raisins, and maybe shaved almonds and flaxseed thrown in, and a banana smoothie,” she dished to Women’s Health. Michelle eats salad “three or four times a week” for lunch. She also likes turkey sandwiches with avocado and a slice of Swiss cheese, and homemade soup, "broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash—make a big batch and you have it for days." Dinner might be trout or salmon, paired with steamed or roasted veggies or brown rice. "Good ol' Iowa ribeye" is something she will indulge in on occasion.

2. Strength Training

Michelle does strength training workouts, using a trainer three days a week. During her hour-long sessions she does cable work, squats, lunges, and step-ups. “It's a push to make myself go—it's hard!" she says. "But whenever I get off my lazy butt, I'm happy I did,” she says. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

3. Pilates

“Pilates is my everyday self-care,” Michelle revealed in a recent post. Pilates is “really challenging,” she added to Shape. “I find that it's a good balance for my running, which makes my muscles tight. Pilates loosens me up.” Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

4. Green Juice

Michelle drinks her nutrients. "I try to drink green juice three times a week— kale, celery, spinach. Sometimes that replaces my coffee," she told Women’s Health. "I also bought a Vitamix blender. It purees everything."

5. Hiking

"Going on a hike with a friend or my husband works for me because it doesn't feel like exercise," Michelle told Women’s Health. "You're catching up or having a gossip session, and time goes by quickly. This weekend my husband and I played beach volleyball with friends and worked up the greatest sweat,” she told Women’s Health. “Years ago, when I started working out, it was about getting my body in shape. But now the mental benefits outweigh the physical ones. That's why I love going for a hike in the morning. There's something about climbing a mountain that's symbolic-you set your intention and what you want to focus on. I think about what I have to do today or what I have to accomplish this week. It allows me that space where there's no one else around," she added to Shape.

6. Cold Plunges

Michelle recently got into cold plunges. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery.

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Michelle Monoghan is taking the cold plunge – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the actress slips into a two-piece and takes an ice bath while vacationing in Thailand. “I did it! I did it! 🤙 I know I’m late to that #icebath party but now this girl needs one!! I managed three minutes today and I’m already obsessed. 🤩 So tell me, who’s got one at home and what brand is the best!?! This girl wants to keep the freeze going! 🧊,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Fueling Up with Food

Michelle fuels up with healthy foods. "I've never been on a diet," she added. "I don't think they make sense. Ultimately, it's eating sensibly...but if I'm at a restaurant, all bets are off!" she said. "Breakfast is my fuel for the day. It might be a bowl of goat's-milk yogurt with granola, berries, and raisins, and maybe shaved almonds and flaxseed thrown in, and a banana smoothie,” she dished to Women’s Health. Michelle eats salad “three or four times a week” for lunch. She also likes turkey sandwiches with avocado and a slice of Swiss cheese, and homemade soup, "broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash—make a big batch and you have it for days." Dinner might be trout or salmon, paired with steamed or roasted veggies or brown rice. "Good ol' Iowa ribeye" is something she will indulge in on occasion.

2. Strength Training

Michelle does strength training workouts, using a trainer three days a week. During her hour-long sessions she does cable work, squats, lunges, and step-ups. “It's a push to make myself go—it's hard!" she says. "But whenever I get off my lazy butt, I'm happy I did,” she says. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

3. Pilates

“Pilates is my everyday self-care,” Michelle revealed in a recent post. Pilates is “really challenging,” she added to Shape. “I find that it's a good balance for my running, which makes my muscles tight. Pilates loosens me up.” Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

4. Green Juice

Michelle drinks her nutrients. "I try to drink green juice three times a week— kale, celery, spinach. Sometimes that replaces my coffee," she told Women’s Health. "I also bought a Vitamix blender. It purees everything."

5. Hiking

"Going on a hike with a friend or my husband works for me because it doesn't feel like exercise," Michelle told Women’s Health. "You're catching up or having a gossip session, and time goes by quickly. This weekend my husband and I played beach volleyball with friends and worked up the greatest sweat,” she told Women’s Health. “Years ago, when I started working out, it was about getting my body in shape. But now the mental benefits outweigh the physical ones. That's why I love going for a hike in the morning. There's something about climbing a mountain that's symbolic-you set your intention and what you want to focus on. I think about what I have to do today or what I have to accomplish this week. It allows me that space where there's no one else around," she added to Shape.

6. Cold Plunges

Michelle recently got into cold plunges. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery.

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Michelle Monaghan is back to work…in her bathing suit! The actress rocks a swimsuit while on a beachside set in one of her latest social media posts, looking ab-solutely fabulous fabulous. “They told me I had to go to work today. 🤔🌴🐠#hardlyworking,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does the star make 46 look like 26? Read on to see 5 ways Michelle Monaghan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Fuels Up with Healthy Eats

Michelle eats incredibly healthy, starting with breakfast. "Breakfast is my fuel for the day. It might be a bowl of goat's-milk yogurt with granola, berries,and raisins, and maybe shaved almonds and flaxseed thrown in, and a banana smoothie,” she told Women’s Health. For lunch she gravitates toward salad. "I never ate them before I got pregnant; now I eat them three or four times a week.” For dinner, she enjoys feasting on fish, including trout and salmon, paired with steamed or roasted veggies or brown rice. "Good ol' Iowa ribeye" is something she will indulge in on occasion. "I've never been on a diet," she added. "I don't think they make sense. Ultimately, it's eating sensibly...but if I'm at a restaurant, all bets are off!"

2. She Exercises Three Times a Week

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Michelle commits at least three days a week to hour-long sessions with her trainer. During her grueling workouts she does cable work, squats, lunges, and step-ups. “It's a push to make myself go—it's hard!" she told Women’s Health. "But whenever I get off my lazy butt, I'm happy I did.”

3. She Has Workout Buddies

Michelle enlists her friends to exercise with her. "Going on a hike with a friend or my husband works for me because it doesn't feel like exercise," she told Women’s Health. "You're catching up or having a gossip session, and time goes by quickly. This weekend my husband and I played beach volleyball with friends and worked up the greatest sweat."

4. She Drinks Her Nutrients

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Michelle loves nutritious drinks. "I try to drink green juice three times a week— kale, celery, spinach. Sometimes that replaces my coffee," she told Women’s Health. "I also bought a Vitamix blender. It purees everything."

5. She Takes Workout Classes

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Michelle also takes fitness classes, including Pilates, calling it “really challenging,” to Shape. “I find that it's a good balance for my running, which makes my muscles tight. Pilates loosens me up. I also love SoulCycle. I played a Spin instructor in a movie, and at the time I thought, There's no way I'm getting on a bike. But SoulCycle had just opened in L.A., so I went with friends. The lights were off, candles were burning, and we were hooked. It's like church!”

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Michelle Renaud, star of the telenovelas La herencia and Quererlo todo, is no stranger to posting stunning photos on social media. She just posted a stunning new reel on Instagram. She is seen posing in a pool of ice while in her bathing suit. She captioned the reel “Metete a los HIELOS !! 🧊🧊 Te ayuda a mejorar tu figura impresionante !! Y estoy segura que si le sumas deporte o gym vas a ver cambios impresionantes en un mes 😉🍑🔥👌🏻 #wimhofmethod #sraice #bodylove #yametete #michellerenaud #actresslife.” (Rough translation: “Get on the ICE!! Help you enhance your awesome figure!! And I'm sure that if you add sports or gym you will see impressive changes in a month 😉🍑🔥👌🏻.”) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Michelle Renaud stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Horseback Rides

Renaud is a big fan of going horseback riding. She has posted several videos on Instagram of herself going for a ride outside. She posted this reel of herself riding with Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” playing in the background. She captioned the post, “Let’s go girls.”

2. She Takes Ice Baths

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Renaud is a big fan of taking ice baths as a way to recover and rest her muscles, as you can see in her most recent reel. Renaud posts a lot of photos and reels on Instagram of herself taking an ice bath outside. She posted this reel of herself in the ice bath, with “La Vie En Rose” as the background music, and with the caption, “On ice life is tastier.” “Cold water immersion involves people immersing themselves in water at temperatures of less than 15°C to manage muscle soreness after exercise and speed up recovery time. There is some evidence to show that cold-water immersion reduces muscle soreness at 24-72 hours after exercise compared with ‘passive’ treatment, or rest,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Stays Hydrated

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Renaud believes in the importance of staying hydrated. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself drinking a water bottle outside. She wrote in the caption, “Remember that I told you that I am doing an exercise challenge to prepare for a special event, because I tell you that every day my ally is to hydrate.”

4. She Works Out Her Legs

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Renaud has an impressive lower body. Naturally, this means she has to do a lot of leg and lower body workouts. She gave her Instagram followers a taste of her lower body routine in this reel, with The Black Eyed Peas song “Let’s Get It Started” in the background. In the reel, Renaud is seen doing side lunges with a ball, using the leg press machine, and using the leg lift machine.

5. She Hikes

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Renaud loves to go outside, and one of the things that she likes to do is go for a hike. She posted this stunning photo on Instagram of herself going for a hike at the famous Machu Picchu. She also posted this photo of herself hiking in the mountains, with the caption, “One always returns to where he was happy.”

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Catherine Harding is taking the cold plunge in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit (and tolerance for ice-cold water) in one of her latest social media posts. “Breathe and try and relax,” she says in one of the Instagram Stories shared devoted to her cold therapy treatment. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Catherine Harding stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Is Real About Her Body

Catherine doesn’t believe in pretending that her body is perfect. “I woke up today and thought I want to be a bit more real on here.. so I took these photos,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “I train almost everyday and am careful of what I eat, I’m aware this isn’t very bad or “poor me” etc but I’m just showing i have loose skin after 2 kids that is wrinkly and crepey and yes sometimes it bothers me because it isn’t the Instagram version of “perfection” I am always seeing. I am my biggest critic and can be super harsh on myself always thinking of trying to be perfect, I’ve struggled with a weight complex my whole life but As I’m getting older I’m becoming more aware that if I as a fully grown adult woman can be so impacted by the Instagram version of perfection how will our young daughters be ? What pressure will they feel? I think it’s important to not let the idea of perfection be confused with being the best version of yourself. I’ve personally struggled with this a lot but am learning to accept myself more. I grew two beautiful children inside that stomach and yes it’s crepey and wrinkled when I squash it together 😂 but so what? It’s real life ✌️ Just thinking let’s try embrace our flaws more and accept ourselves fully.”

2. She Does Pilates

Catherine’s favorite workout is pilates. “Keep moving, keep stretching 🙆‍♀️ Back in my happy place,” she captioned an Instagram post of herself on her reformer. In another post she thanks her pilates instructor, Holly Bramley for helping her “stay toned, flexible and strong,” she writes. “Your classes are so challenging I love it!”

3. She Does Yoga

Catherine also does yoga. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. She Soaks in Hot Water

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Catherine enjoys soaking in hot water, in a jacuzzi or bathtub. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

5. She Does Cold Plunges

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In her latest post, Catherine reveals that she “is on a real health kick at the moment trying new things and just posting this to be accountable.” In the photo she sits in a freezing cold bathtub for four minutes. “It feels good,” she gushes after getting out. “Such a weird sensation that comes all over your entire body."

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Jenny Heath and her husband Dylan made waves when they appeared on the reality series, The Block. From there, they’ve become social media influencers and DIY house flippers. Heath just shared a new photo on her Instagram story. In it, she posed in a black bathing suit in front of a mirror. She captioned it, “Morning.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenny Heath stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Tried An Ice Bath

Heath and Dylan like to try a lot of things out. One thing the recently did was take an ice bath. They posted some highlights from their experience on their joint Instagram account. The couple captioned the post, “What an amazing experience. Mark talked us through this process, after a few minutes of being submerged in the ice we both felt warm and calm. It was such a surreal feeling.”

2. She Swims

Heath spends a lot of time outside. She does a lot of outdoor physical activities to keep herself in shape. One thing she likes to do is go swimming. Heath posts a lot of photos on her Instagram account of herself either at the beach or the pool. She shared this photo of herself and Dylan going for a dip, captioning it, “The best part about coming to the end of a build, is lunchtime swims in the new pool.”

3. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only water activity Heath likes to do. She’s also a fan of going paddleboarding. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself and a friend lying on their boards in the water. Paddleboarding is something that can help with balance and arm strength.

4. She Skis

Heath doesn’t just enjoy the sun. She also loves the snow and cold weather. One thing she enjoys doing is going skiing. In 2019, she took a ski trip with friends, and shared these highlights on Instagram. Heath also posted this photo of herself on the slopes in Hakuba. She captioned it, “Hakuba came through with the goods.”

5. She Has Support

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Heath is lucky to have a lot of support in her life. She tells New Idea that she is extremely close with her family, as she is one of triplets. Heath also says in the interview that she and Dylan have made their relationship a lot stronger. “I’m so excited for the next chapter. After The Block I know there is nothing that Dylan and I can’t get through.”

Fitness

Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

Photo of a Crunch Fitness

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”